Obvious mistake, honest apology
...Mrs G states that her husband had just come home from work early feeling unwell and suffering from an itchy skin rash and swelling. Mrs G checked the label on the tablets only then realising that amoxicillin is a "type of penicillin"...
MDDUS welcomes new chief executive
MDDUS is pleased to welcome Mr Chris Kenny as its new chief executive.
BRIEFING: Changes in death certification in Scotland
MDDUS medical adviser Barry Parker provides an update on new changes to death certification in Scotland.
Targets to increase number of disadvantaged medical students
LONG-TERM targets have been set for medical schools in England to increase the number of students from disadvantaged areas.
Duty of candour becomes law
NEW laws have come into force in England placing a legal duty on hospital, community and mental health trusts to inform and apologise to patients if there have been mistakes in their care that have led to significant harm.
Patient leaflets and brochures
ARE clinicians responsible for the content of third-party leaflets or brochures given out to patients? A recent court case addressed this question.
Risks associated with serious illnesses in children: introduction to MDDUS roundtable of experts
This month sees the release of the first of two MDDUS roundtable discussions centred on the risks associated with treating seriously ill children. This is a difficult area for doctors, and GPs in particular, as they will see several sick children in a surgery with common childhood illnesses, most of whom have no serious consequences.
Big rise in doctors seeking social media advice
THE number of doctors seeking advice on the use of social media has jumped 74 per cent in the past year, MDDUS has revealed.
Doctor suicides prompt GMC review
THE treatment of vulnerable doctors under investigation by the General Medical Council is to be reviewed after a report found a number of them had committed suicide.
GDC consultation “unlawful” but ARF rise stands
THE planned 54 per cent increase in the General Dental Council’s annual retention fee will go ahead despite a judicial review describing the consultation process as “unlawful”.